This Is It

This is it-The 50-show London concerts by Michael Jackson that never was

By Bob Yong

Born in August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson, the king of Pop died suddenly on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles of suspected cardiac arrest. The 50 years old superstar and an iconic figure of the world left a legacy which includes debt amounting to millions of dollars and unfulfilled contracts. His death undoubtedly shocked the world, particularly to the generation that grew up with him. His passing is a big lost to the entertainment world where the fans are accustomed to his moving performance of moonwalk and crotch rubbing. His music and messages are distinctively carried in his songs.

MJ was probably not the first singer to capitalize on his bizarre clothing to enhance his image. Elvis and many others did that too. While Elvis Presley was known as Elvis the pelvis, MJ was trademarked as the Michael the wacko. On the other hand, it was no doubt that Michael was the King of Pop and Elvis was the King of Rock n Roll. It was also been compared that Michael’s moonwalk was a bigger step for mankind than Apollo ll. It is expected that the sale of Michael’s records and video would top the charts after his death.

During the height of his popularity at age 29, Michael bought a 1000ha Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County. MJ behaved like the cartoon character, Peter Pan because he was trying desperately to reclaim the childhood he has lost. After his child’s molestation trail, Michael went into recluse and had not recorded any songs for 8 years.

MJ’s music had succeeded in overcoming racial barriers, breaking down the between cultures and polarization of human kind. MJ was a huge phenomenon.

Below are a few of many videos, selected from YouTube, featuring Michael at the height of his musical career.

1964. The Jackson 5 with Michael as the lead singer was established.

1969. Jackson 5’s first album was released on the Motown label.

1982. Thriller, costing USD 1 million to make is the bestselling album of all time.

1983. Billie Jean, showing MJ’s awesome moving performances (crotch rubbing)

1985. We are the world-a song co-written by Lionel Richie was used to raise funds for Africa.

1987. The Bad album-this music video topped the charts

1991. Black or White was released and this music video mesmerised everyone.

Michael, may you rest in peace.

Hashing-How safe is safe?

By Bob Yong

Lack of knowledge about hashing is no bliss. It is in fact the root cause for many misfortunes. Getting lost in a forest is not uncommon, but getting out in one piece is a different story. To ensure that hashing is indeed safe, hashers are assumed to have acquired some basic knowledge on hashing and are able to exercise common sense. They must also be pre-prepared for each run, be it an easy or a difficulty run.
According to sources, adventurous hashers are likely to get lost when they go off the trail to explore for something new. Some hashers feel the need to compete with fellow hashers to complete the trail at a shortest possible time. Some hashers even attempt to short-cut the trail in order to finish ahead. Remember, hashing is non-competitive and definitely not a test of your skills. More often than not, hashers go missing or lost because they compete against each other on speed. Some are over-confident and misguided by boastful and inexperienced hashers.
If you are lost or about to be lost, calm down and think. It is important to stay put and get as warm and comfortable as possible, until help arrives. According to experienced hashers, it is a personal behavior that you would attempt to get out this unfamiliar situation as fast as you could. By calming down, you are able to look and listen for important signs; namely the sound of water, vehicles, machinery or the call of fellow members. When darkness fell, you must not walk around; least you may fall off a ravine or a cliff. Stay in a spot where it is easier for rescuers to find you.
When it is necessary to stay the night, try build yourself a shelter. Clear the ground in and around your shelter of leaves and debris and start a fire to discourage insects and snakes. The fire will not only keep you warm and will also keep wild animals away.
Injuries are avoidable if you think of safety first. Do not run or jump if you are unsure of the terrain of the trail. Keep in mind that it is a difficult task and time consuming for rescuers to locate the lost hashers. When found, ferries the injured persons out of a forest are a tremendous task to the rescue team.
Encounter wild animals?(click here)

Father's Day

On this day Barrack Obama said:-

21st June,

2007: Let’s admit to ourselves that there are a lot of men out there that need to stop acting like boys; who need to realize that responsibility does not end on conception; who need to know that what makes you a man is not the ability to have a child but the courage to raise a child.

2008: Any fool can have a child. That does’nt makes you a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.

2009: We need to step out of our own heads and tune in. We need to turn off the television and start talking with our kids, and listening to them, and understanding what’s going on in their lives.

So, what makes a great father?

1. A great father is available man (open 24 hours)

2. A great father is a righteous man

3. A great father is a sensitive man (click here)

4. A great father is a hardworking man

5. A great father is a God-fearing man

(Mathew 1:19-25)